Sales Manager (Funeral) - ABILENE, TX

Directors Investment Group•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We seek a highly-qualified, motivated, Funeral Home and Cemetery Sales Manager in ABILENE, TX. The Sales Manager plays an essential role in generating revenue for the funeral home(s) and/or cemetery(ies). This person is the primary reference for the Family Service Professionals and /or Advanced Planning Professionals and helps manage contact with our families and interaction with them to fulfill their death care needs. As the SALES MANAGER, you will be positioned for a successful career in the funeral industry.

Requirements

A history of community, civic, volunteer or sectarian work within the market
Knowledge of computers and some software
Good written and verbal communication skills needed for interactions with grieving families, co-workers, and other stakeholders to generate accurate, timely responses to questions and requests in a calm, professional manner
Collaborate easily with co-workers, keep shared information up to date, and work well independently and on projects
Works with other departments as needed
Comes up with new ways to look at problems and processes in their work Achieve Results
Shares viewpoints and information openly and listens attentively to others' ideas and suggestions
Communicates in a timely and effective manner with manager
Proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others as needed
Ability to interface well with personnel at all levels

Nice To Haves

2-3 years FUNERAL sales management experience PREFERRED
A valid TEXAS Life insurance license PREFERRED
1-3 years experience as a Family Service Professional or Advanced Planning Professional PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Coach Family Service Professionals and/or Advanced Planning Professionals and act as their primary reference regarding customer service and satisfaction, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, sales guideline interpretation etc.
Responsible for scheduling, lead distribution, follow up and other aspects of managing a sales team, except that the Sales Manager is not required to sell a product/service
Generate sales leads through professionally serving at-need families, networking and interacting in the community; Partner with other businesses, arrange and co-ordinate group seminars
Assists the VP in developing the annual location pre-need sales budget and for ensuring that the location pre-need sales budget is met
Accountable for 24-hour response to customer complaints and teaching the Family Service Professionals and/or Advanced Planning Professionals how to make those complaints an opportunity for both the family and the company
Establishment and review of activity and performance plans for Advanced Planning Professionals and/or Family Service Professionals
Hiring, discipline, termination, training, advancement and placement of Family Service Professionals and/or Advanced Planning Professionals
Responsible for management of assigned Advanced Planning Professionals and/or Family Service Professionals, including management of attendance, absenteeism, leave, pay issues and performance
Communicate progress of team to the General Manager and Cemetery VP
Jointly work with all personnel to ensure customer satisfaction
Ensure compliance of sales practices with federal, state and local regulations (i.e. “No Call” Legislation)
Review sales contracts written by the Advanced Planning Professionals and/or Family Service Professionals to make certain they follow sales guidelines
Lead change initiatives which support seamless service
Act as a resource person for estate planning with the intent to increase market share and new heritage
Mentor sales professionals in leading by example. Job shadow to monitor performance and coach